Magic & Bird: A Courtship of Rivals
“They revolutionized the sport and formed an unbreakable bond.”
Synopsis
An exploration of the fierce rivalry between NBA superstars Larry Bird and Magic Johnson during their decade of dominance.
Top Cast
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Larry Bird
Self
Magic Johnson
Self
Liev Schreiber
Narrator (voice)
Steve Springer
Self - Los Angeles Times
Evelyn Johnson
Self - Magic's Sister
George Fox
Self - Head Coach, Everett High
Jackie MacMullan
Self - Author, "When the Game Was Ours"
Bryant Gumbel
Self - NBC Sports, 1974-82
Rick Robey
Self - Boston Celtics
Mark Bird
Self - Larry's Brother
Jerry Sichting
Self - Boston Celtics
Charles P. Pierce
Self - Boston Globe
Cedric Maxwell
Self - Boston Celtics, 1977-85
Michael Cooper
Self - Los Angeles Lakers, 1978-90
Kevin McHale
Self - Boston Celtics
Arsenio Hall
Self - Magic's Friend
Pat Riley
Self - Lakers Head Coach, 1981-90
Ted Shaker
Self - Former Executive, CBS Sports
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 10, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ezra Edelman
- Screenplay & Story
- Aaron Cohen
- Original Score
- Gary Lionelli
- Original Title
- Magic & Bird: A Courtship of Rivals
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- HBO Sports
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ezra Edelman
Aaron Cohen
Gary Lionelli
Samson Chan, Rob Newman, Thom Stukas
Charles Olivier
Ezra Edelman, Ross Greenburg, Rick Bernstein, Joe Lavine
Department Leadership Roster
Ezra Edelman
Producer
Ezra Edelman
Director
Joe Lavine
Producer
Charles Olivier
Editor
Gary Lionelli
Original Music Composer
Samson Chan
Director of Photography
Rob Newman
Director of Photography
Thom Stukas
Director of Photography
Aaron Cohen
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Magic & Bird: A Courtship of Rivals
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What is Magic & Bird: A Courtship of Rivals about?
An exploration of the fierce rivalry between NBA superstars Larry Bird and Magic Johnson during their decade of dominance.
Who directed Magic & Bird: A Courtship of Rivals?
Magic & Bird: A Courtship of Rivals was directed by Ezra Edelman.
Who stars in Magic & Bird: A Courtship of Rivals?
The principal cast of Magic & Bird: A Courtship of Rivals includes Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, Liev Schreiber, Steve Springer, Evelyn Johnson.
When was Magic & Bird: A Courtship of Rivals released and how long is it?
Magic & Bird: A Courtship of Rivals was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Magic & Bird: A Courtship of Rivals?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Magic & Bird: A Courtship of Rivals was composed by Gary Lionelli.